Pamela Badolato

Best Birthday Cakes in Philadelphia: Top Bakeries for Your Special Celebration Looking for the perfect birthday cake in Philadelphia? The City of Brotherly Love boasts a diverse food scene that satisfies every sweet tooth. Whether you want a classic layer cake, a custom-designed masterpiece, or a vegan-friendly option, these top Philadelphia bakeries deliver delicious birthday cakes that wow.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree around the Main Line If you’ve never been to a Christmas tree farm, you should visit one this season. These farms are home to acres of fresh pine trees waiting for you to take home and decorate. It’s one of the best ways to get your family in the holiday spirit, more so than just picking one out in the parking lot behind a shopping center (like my family usually does!). Most tree farms give you the option to cut your own tree or buy one pre-cut.

What to Do If Your SNAP Benefits May Be Ending — And How You Can Help With rising costs and uncertainty around federal funding, many families in the Philadelphia region are facing the possibility of losing or having their SNAP benefits delayed. It’s a stressful time — but there are resources both for those who may be impacted and for community members who want to step in and help. We have written about where families can find resources when they are in need before.